Immigration

Is a deal about to be struck by congressional negotiators that would end the possibility of a shutdown? It's no sure thing, but it looks that way. The deal involves President Trump getting a minuscule $1.375 billion, not the $5.7 billion he requested, to build the border wall. Trump's not happy. He should take the deal anyway.

For the second time in 24 hours, a national poll has emerged to suggest that the public is warming to President Trump’s improved border security. An ABC/Washington Post poll on Sunday revealed that public support for the barrier wall is increasing while opposition is lessening. Now comes another survey, this released Monday.

President Trump brashly announced "I'm proud to shut down government" if the soon to be dominant Democrats in Congress don't fund his southern border wall. Is he bluffing? Probably not. It's one of the main promises he made during his 2016 presidential campaign. He should keep it.